San Joaquin River Parkway: pit dewatering.

Summary

The bill bans any pit dewatering activity where subsurface river flow or groundwater is less than 50 feet below the surface within the San Joaquin River Parkway. It applies to mining operators who pump or otherwise remove water from pits in that zone. The measure also updates a minor provision about the State Geologist’s ability to showcase California minerals at world fairs.

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Hearings

• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 28, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. Apr 28, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
4. Apr 1, 2025Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
5. Mar 28, 2025Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
6. Mar 28, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
8. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
9. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Arambula · sponsor

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